A Powerful Pint-Size Hair Dryer for Only $20

Sick of struggling with weak hotel hair dryers? Whether you frequently find yourself on the road or just like the idea of having a powerful styling tool on hand at all times, the small-yet-strong Conair MiniPro Tourmaline Ceramic Styler Hair Dryer ($20, amazon.com) should do the trick. This purse-sized model weighs in at just half a pound, but it kept pace with models nearly twice its size. We loved its cheery pink color — and it comes with a zebra print carrying case that packs in a diffuser and concentrator.

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The Conair wasn't too loud in GHRI tests and, even better, dried hair quickly in the lab. Our volunteers thought it was comfortable to hold too and that it made their hair smoother. "I was beyond impressed," one said. "It almost had the power of a regular blow dryer, and did not take any more time. In fact, I preferred it because my arm didn't get tired like it normally does." For more great purse- and suitcase-sized picks, be sure to check out our top travel hair dryers.